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National Republican., 1887-05-12
woMAN's TEMPERANCE UNION.
The Chaplin Auxiliary Consider the
Proposition of Free KinderEar-

The Chaplin Auxiliary Consider the
Proposition OF a Free KinderEar-
ten.
The Chaplin Auxiliary OF the w. G. T. U.
held their regular weekly meeting yesterday
ut the rooms Of the Central Union Mission,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue, Mrs. Cohen presid-
ing. After appropriate service Of song and
reading Of Scripture, the president introduced
Mrs. Pollock, OF the National Kindergarten
who spoke In q most interesting manner about
the.proposed free kindergarten obe established
under the auspices OF the W. G. T. U. Mr5.
Pollock plainly showed her prediction for
object training by the apt manner in which
she related anecdotes with peculiar bearing
Mrs Pollock was followed by Miss Gilbert,
of South Carolina, who made most pleasing
address upon the result OF intoxicating Chris
an Ses and bsn ideas In children
easily made and longest lasting.
communication was received from u sister
auxiliary In winchester, Va, volunteering to
send flowers for the benefit OF the mission
work.
Mrs. La Fetra. made feeling address de.
pcting the good that could be done in the
various hospitals and reformatories by the
distribution OF flowers and moved that the
communication be answered and the flowers
distributed at once and not to wait Tor the
regular "h0wer mission day " which will be
Miss Sutton was elected superintendent OF
the department OF hygiene, vice Mrs. Hunting
ton, resigned, and Mrs Merrlck. of Waugh
Chapel auxiliary, addressed the ladies.
quite an animated discussion ensued with
reference 10 an alleged violation of the law re-
quiring scientific instruction of the pupils OF
the public schools OF the District on the subject
OF the evils Of intemperance IN some OF the
schools, and 1t was made manifest that the law
was but feebly obeyed, II at oil.
Numerous sarcastic remarks were made by
ladies present upon the many requests by
adult males for the aid of the organization to
suppress various alleged abuses, and one of
them said the impression seemed to have gone
forth that the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was all-powerful in the suppression OF
vice, and intimated that men who make the
requests should come TO them with clean rec
ords and hands, after which tae meeting nd-
journed.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
THE NATIONAL DRILL.
Judges of the Drill and Rifle Practice
Dosjgnated,

Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan has appointed the fol-
lowing army officers TO be judges Of the Ma
tional Drill, at the request Of the drill COM
mittee Col. Henry NJ. Black, 23i infantry
Capt. Joseph 4. Haskell, 23d infantry; Capt.
Z. q. Woodruff, 18th infantry; Capt. Lancaster,
Sd artillery; First Lieut.. @. Chase, ID artillery:
First Lieut.. d. II. Randolph, Sd artillery: F,tst
Lieut.. +. a. Smith, 18th infantry: First Lieut..
X. X. Evans, 18th infantry, aud First Lieut. w.
o. Clark, 18th infantry.
Col Black, the president OF the board. who Is
now stationed at Detroit, Yves ut one time com
mander of cadets at West Point, and has been
frequently detailed 10 inspect encimpments OF
the National Guard.
Capt. Lancaster was formerly in command
of San Antonio barracks. l. cut. Chase Is rcgi.
mental quartermaster of the Sd artillery.
Lieut.. i. A. Smith was formerly adlutant of
the 18th infantry, and Lieut., Il. X. Evans Is the
present adjutant OF that regiment. Lieut.. W.
o. Clark is a celebrated rife shot, aud was
alternate on the army rifle team of last year.
These officers have accepted the positions
rendered them and will arrive here on the 18th
instant and be quartered at the Arlington.
The drill committee will pay all their expenses.
The nine officers will be divided into three
boards. one on the light artillery, one on the
maneuvers OF the battalion, and the third on
the maneuvers Of companies and OF the indi-
vidual soldier drill.
First Lieut.. s. E. Allen, 9th artillery, for
merly inspector friile practice in the division
of the Atlantic, has been selected TO assist Col.
s. G. Blunt in conducting the rife competition
during the National Drill.
The r. f. Lee battery, Of Petersburg, Va,
will leave on Monday morning, May y, for
this city TO take part In the National Drill.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
THE COURT RECORD.

United States Supreme Court.-The proceed
ings Of the United States Supreme Court yester-
day were as follows:
On motion of Mr.. J. Hubley Ashton, F. b.
Lord, esq.,, Of New York city, was admitted to
practice.
No. 299. James NJ. seibert. collector, &c.,
James % NJ H. e Lewis, "a sdninistrator. % s Argument M t
concluded by Mr. d. A. Mcknight for plaintiff
~ No. S 500. The Central Railroad and Banking
Company, plaintiff in error, VS.. James G. Nc.
Kenzie. Argued by Mr.. John d.. Roquemore
and Mr.. NJ. +. Morris for plaintiff In error, aud
by Mr.. g. L. Conner for the defendant In error.
We. hickman & Moore. Submitted by Mr.. NJ.
r. Walter for plaintiffs In error, no counsel
appearing Ing for defendent h in error; ,,o,,.,n m
No. SOL. The Baltimore and Potomac R,il-
roed Company, plaintiff in error, VS.. the Dis
No. S05. Francis A. Drexel Ut al, appellants,
vs.. Louise Berney. Argued by Mr., Wayne
Macyeash for the appellants and by Mr.. +. B.
: No SO6. The United States, appellant. VS..
Mathilde de Morant ct al. Continuedby order
No. so7. James NJ. Kennedy ct al. SC, ap-
pellants, vs. BARLEY Land ct al. Passed until
Monday next.
No. Sos The New Orleans Water Works Com.
|
| stipulation.
| vs.. The Union Depot and Railroad Company ct
| al Submitted by Mr.. Il. I. Wells for appellant;
| no counsel appearing for appellees.
No. $40. Alfred b. Lawther, appellant, VS..
Charles s. Hamilton ct al, Continued by order
| ofthe court.
No. 81. Samuel Clinton. plaintiff In error, ys.
| The Missouri Pacific Railway Company. Sub.
mitted by Mr.. J. NJ. Thurston for the plaintiff
In error, with leave TO counsel for defendant in
| error to file brief
Adjourned until Monday next at II o'clock.
Court i'll General Term-Chief Justice Bling.
| ham, and Justices Hagner, James, Cox, and
| Merrlck.-McDonald VS.. Litteteld; on near.
| ing. Cuyler VS.. Cuyler; argued and submit
| ted
Equity Court-Justice Mcrrick.-Belt VS.. Belt
| leave TO amend bill granted, Gheen VS.. Cold
| wei ct al pro coniesso against absent de-
| PENDANTS. Green vs., Green; testimony ordered
taken before Examiner B @, Loveioy. Beale
VS., Wheeler; opening of First street west and
| dedicated to public use ordered. Poe vs., Poe;
| sae to Henry Wells vacated. McAvoy VS..
MeAyoyi appearance of absent defendant Or
| Criminal Court - Justice Montgomery. -
| Mary ]. Mcbride and John w. Mcfarland,
house burning; on trial.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
ORDER OF RED MEN.
Annual Meeting OF the Grand Council
of Virginia.

The Grand Council OF the Order of Red Men
assembled in Alexandria yesterday morning in
the council room of Osceola Tribe, No. /. The
address of welcome was made by Mr.. Julian
W. Holt, of Osceola Tribe. Tho committee on
credentials reported full representation pres
ent. The great sachem announced the follow
ing committees: State of the order-H. L. Car.
ter, John Balentine. W. a. sisson, Joseph
Bunting, and r. W. Halstead. Appeals-W. L,
Granger, G. A. w. Brilton, ]. Trower, NJ. II.
Bolton and w. II. Carter. Judioiary-E. NJ.
Solomon, o. I. Wise Charles b. Lash. ID. A.
CARRIER, and j. Il. McCann. Return aud reports
y. w. Cherry, G. Duncan, r. q. Butler, Wm.
Butts. and w. r. King. By.laws-W. f. Eppes,
W. J. Taylor, Andrew Tucker. George u. Scott,
and L, 1, Hodgson.. Flnance-George W. Hall,
8; j. B; Wright, =. A, Tilly; J. II Taylor, and
II. A. farrell. Charters-W. A. Slsson, @. w.
Tapping, G. II. Turner, Horace Hale, and j. b.
Gray. Among the prominent members present
are Hon. John W. Cherry, Norfolk, and Hon.
II. L. Carter. both members of the Virginia
legislature: Col. j. r. Riley. Winchester: Gen.
II. u. PHILIPPE. Hampton; Capt NJ. II, Bolton,
Lynchburg. At O'Clock the Grand Council
adjourned for dinner.
The afternoon session was devoted to the
transaction of routine business only.
Eleven o'clock to-day Is the time set for the
exemplication of the unwritten work OF the
order. All the reports presented yesterday
showed the order to be in iourishing condi-
tiOn
National Republican., 1887-05-12
Baltimore Produce sIarket-May IL.

COTTON steady mlddling. lOtsc.
FLOUR quiet and firm. Howard street and
western super, 32.50@3.00: do. extra, $3.50
800: do. family, si00@450: city mills super,
e2.50@3.0O: do. extra, s3.25@3.75: do. Rio
brands, H.75@5.00; Patapsco superlatiye pat.
ent. IS 30; do. family. $500.
WHEAT southern firm and higher: red,
96@9Sc; amber. 9Sc@Sl 90; western firm and
higher: No. winter red, spot, 05t4@96c; May,
95s4@96c; June, 9514996c: July, 93Js(D9iI4c.
CORN-Southern nominally higher; white,
5l@ 5Scyellow, 5l@52l2c: western Inactive but
tirmer; mixed, spot, iSlSCD49c; May, 4S}stDi i9c;
June. 4S5s@49c; July, 49c bid.
OATS steady; southern and Pennsylvania,
si@39c; western white, 36@S9c; do. mixed, "a
@85c.
HAY steady; prime to choice western, sli.OO
PROVISIONS quiet and steady. Mess pork,
S1550@lS.00 Bulk meats-shoulders and clear
rib sides, packed, 7@oc. Bacon-shonlders,
s@slac; clear rib Sides 0lac; hams, i3Glic.
Lard-refned, sA@SHc.
BUTTER dull; western packed, l692Oc;
creamery, 2l@25c.
EGGS higher. l2@l2I5c.
PETROLEUM steady-Refned,G GNn.
COFFEE il,rmer; Rio cargoes, ordinary to
,It! SuGAk 4, ,9iisti A soft, 6ea; copper refined
WHISKY steady, 81. 23@l.2i.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, May ll.-Virginia 6s, consoli-
Dated So: past due coupons, 6Gl5; do. l0.i0s, Al
do. new 3s, 66M bid today.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
THE AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY
The Reports Submitted at the Annual
Meeting In New York,

NEW YoRK, May 1.-the apnual meeting OF
the American Tract Society was held to-day
Judge Strong presiding.
The treasurer's report showed the recelptsifor
the year $3.50 s52 5S and expenditures s32o, $780,
leaving balance of 81 ,27o.5i. At the close of
his report the venerable treasurer announced
his desire to retire from the olhce, stating that
II was on account Of his age,
The following Is q summary of the receipts
and expenditures for the year: Donations aud
legacies were s1i, ,630.83; sales, &c.. were S2l6,.
03b.s2; rents sl53l7.07. The total Is s}l5, ,9S62.
The balance In hand on April l, 1886 was So
sS7o6-ei,000 for reinvestment and 5000 n
temporary loan. The grand total OF oil these
assets Is $3.50, ,S72.5s, The expenditure In the
manufacture, purchase. ana issllug Of publ.
cations was sl72,6i6l2 during the year. For
coiportage and colporter agencies and deposi.
tories the expenses were ej3,69i,07. Foreign
cash appropriations were s6,i00. The services
and expenses OF district secretaries was sl2.-
1889. Interest and taxes cost s9,7s305, and
5000 was paid toward reducing mortgage
The funds Invested were s27,46i.57. All other
expenditures were s42, ,4Sl.8g. making grand
total Of 1929. .593.0i, leaving abalanoe in the
treasury of sl,27gH. The number of volumes
Issued OF tracts during the year was 2O7 800,
making total of 6i oil % gi0.pages.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
FIRE AT MT. PLEASANT.
Tho Residence of DIR. Baldwin Entirely
DESTROYED.

Shortly after O. clock last night Dr. Bald
wins two.story frame house on Park street,
Mt. Pleasant was discovered to be on fire, AMI
an alarm from box IS brought out the engines
of that district to the scene. The members of
No. / company battled with tho flames and
succeeded in putting them out. One Of No.
broke its leg and had to be killed. At the
time OF the outbreak of the flames the
family were all in bed and the dense smoke
came near sufiocating them. They barely
saved but mostly In damaged condition.
The fire originated IN the upper part of the
house and is supposed to have been caused by
a detective iiue. The damage done is esti-
mated at $1,000. The house was insured at
$4,000
National Republican., 1887-05-12
AMERICAN OPERA COMPANY.
Suit Against 1t for Damages and
Salary.

Madame Carlotta Pinper, the songstree who
is now under engagement at Albaugh's Opera
House, has entered suit against the American
Opera Company in the superior court Of New
York for the sum of 50, 900, due her as salary,
and, in addition for $4,000 as damages to her
reputation. The contract, which is the bone
1t the popular little soprano was insnared. For
twenty.six weeks she was neither paid by the
company nor was she allowed to sing, the
daIe Tbomsss. hence the s,iit Her can" "ananitv as
a vocalist was, by imputation, attacked by the
enforced idleness, and for this she claims s. 0)J
Yesterday the court heard arguments on a
motion to make Thomas J. Rigney, the receiver
ofthe company, n party defendant, decision
was reserved.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
A Charming summer Resort.

Two miles below and opposite the city OF
New London, on the east shore of the broad
bay and, In fact practically out on Long
Island sound, stands the Fort Griswold House
and cottages, known rs Fort Grlswold-nn-
lhe'sound,n one OF the best summer resorts on
the whole New England coast. There are no
winds are southwest, blowing them oil shore.
Send to the propreiors, MeSsrs. Matthews &
PieIson, also of the Sturtevant House, Broad
way and Twenty-ninth street, New York for
their announcement for the season of 1887.
Prices are moderate. and view of the water
from every ROOM. Tribune.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
Increasing the w ater supply.

Mai. Lydecker submitted his report on the
operations for increasing the water supply
during April to the chief of engineers yes
terday. The work during the month was
confined to the reservoir and tunnel OF the
tunnel 20, l2S feet have been eXcavated, leaving
unfinished b72 feet; i,570 feet of the tunuel
have been lined. The force on the reservoir
MaR Increased and the work pushed.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
Tbe Maxwell Land Grant Case.

The Secretary OF the Interior has transmitted
to the attorney general the letter of Acting
Commissioner stoekslager, recommending that
a motion for reargument be filed In the United
States Supreme Court In the Maxwell land
grant case, with the request that the recon-
inc ndations of the acting commissioner bs
carried out. II is understood that Gen. b. +,
Butler be employed in the case.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
Tho Ynice Restored.

AMTYvILLE, N. Y, March 8, lss6.-Two years
ago my son was attacked with severe cold
which settled in his throat, and he entirely
lost his voice. was advised to put Allcock's
Porous Plasters around his neck, / applied
two. In one day he was much better, and in
four days he was perfectly we'll. I, for one, can
recommend Allcock's Plasters as first class.
MRS. JOHN DAY,
National Republican., 1887-05-12
The E,cellent Oualities

Ofthe delightful liquid fruit remedy. Syrup OF
Figs commend II to all who suffer from Ha.
bitual Constipation and kindred ills. Being
in liquid form and pleasing to the taste, harm
less In its nature, strengthening as well as
cleansing In Its properties, 1t is easily taken by
old and young, and truly beneficial in its eff
fects, and therefore the fayorite family rem
edy, especially with the ladies and children,
who require gentle yet effective laxative.
For sale by all leading druggists.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
Dairy Mazda, Drill.

The young ladies Of Foundry NJ. E. Church
WIN give dairy maids drill this evening at
the Netional Rifles armory, and 1t is safe TO
say that the entertainment will prove highly
interesting. The members of the church have
large circle of friends, and 1t is quite certain
that they will assemble in force to witness the
mAneuYers of the dairy maids.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
Archives of the Monument Society.

The joint commission of the Washington
Monument Society has directed the engineer
in charge of the monument to prepare plans
and specifications for building In the imme-
diate vicinity OF the monument designed to
provide for the care and maintenance of the
shaft with room for the archives OF the
Monument Society and Joint commission, and
also for public comfort The building will be
one story, of marble, and will probably cost
OH
National Republican., 1887-05-12
bringing the Robber Back.

Detective Mahon, of this city. arrived in
Chicago yesterday morning, and received from
the authorities Charles Major, who was cap,
tured there with the diamonds which he stole
from the residence in this city OF the late Mrs.
SIisauer and Step Tvgr sreat " deaf "a am win tn
obtained information that will lead to the
recovery of every jewel taken.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
CONTINUE TO IMPROVE.
Much More Life and Animation Dis
played in Yesterdays Markets.


NEW YORK, May 1.-THE improvement in
values begun yesterday afternoon made further
progress to-day. and under more extended
interest in the dealings the market recorded
larger sales that have been seen for over
week past The Baltimore and Ohio deal
again became subject Of discussion, more
especially as regards the probability OF the
Western Union becoming n party. Assertions
that such will be the fact were plentiful, and
had considerable influence upon the general
The foreigners bought the Northern Pacific
stocks and many of their specialties. The
opening was somewhat irregular, but generally
which there was no decided movement In
prices, although fractional advances were made
throughout the list during the forenoon. After
much more animation, Western Union aud
the grangers taking first place In the dealings.
stronger tone was developed, aud by
ing up to. 2 per cent. Realizatlons induced a
reaction In the last hour, but the close was
steady to firm at fractional reeessions from the
Money on call has been easy, ranging from
4 to Z; last loan at 8, aud closing offered at 8.
Sterling exchange Is dull aud weaker.
and 1861 to 4s7 for demand. Posted rates, as6T
to 1851. Government bonds have been dull and
steady. Railroad bonds have been dull and
steady 10 strong. State bonds havo been dull
Treasury balances-Coin. slsi.7o5,O52; cur.
The following were the closing bid quota
tions:
ss, 100; Is, 100; AZ COUP, 1lo,S; Pac.
6s Of o. 1881; d. @. 3.65s l20l% Ga. rs, 10S;
La. Cons, S71S; Mo. 6s Of 81 10l; N. @. Cons.
6s, 1231ss: do: .4s, 95; Tenn. settlem't 6s., 1oS
81 81: II Tenn nj setticm't IS, ~; Cent? Pac., ist
Northern i pac. ist iiiiJSi Do. - "a, loss; NORTH.
western cons, 13s; do. debenture, 109H;
ST. L. 4 San Fran, l1ll9; 81. Paul Con-, $780, st.
l., Chi'go Pac. list l2fl South Pac. lst, il2;
Wes; E & Shore O. 81 Adams SnGn Espress ERsp $751; @
Alton i 7 H., SSls do. pref. 9s; american
Ex., llill; Bos. Air T. pref, 90; B. c. & r. NJ so;
Can. Southern. 621z; Canton. SO; Central
Pac., 40i Ches. 4 Ohio, IA Chic. & Alton, lis;
do, pref, 16o; @. B. 4 @, 15ol4 Cleye'd 4 COL,
6tA; Con. Coal, %; Del: q Hud, 1oi; Del, &
1rs ss B Renys5 s6,s B WsSns S S0 HI Es Hss% $ a. a.
Texas, s2,i; L. E. l. W., 2SJS; Lake Shore, o6,{;
Lvl. Il Nash, Experimentation s Con-, 1855; N.
| q Char, 6lll; Met. L., 206; Mich. Cen, %; Mo
Psc,, 19sil Mob. 80, ~; Mar; 4 e; 1876 y.
Northwestern, l2SlSS; do, pref. Isl; N. y
pref. 81; Ohio 4 Miss, .SoN; do. pref, 9s
| Or. Nav, 1927; Pac. Mail, 55I4 Pittsburg, 15i
Reading, 4Sl1; Rich. 4 Aleg,, g. Rich. 4
b Rsp' do 49,; pasf RSss d iS II stef 81 L. ,Sx s.
Paul. W.; do. pref, 12s; st., Paul !
o., 5?5s; do. pref; il61S:,, Tex. Pac. 800
219l; do. pref, 37l4; Wells Far. l2s; W. Union
| 179S; Tenn. Coal Il Iron. 42M; Cotton Oh
Trust bi1S; Quicksilver, 6; do. pref, S2h
National Republican., 1887-05-12

ANGosTuRA BTTERs, the world renowned
appetizer and inyigorator, imparts a delicious
favor to all drinks and cures dyspepsia. diar-
rhua, fever and ague. Try 1t, but bewar, OF
counterfeits. Ask your grocer or druggist fDr
the genuine Angostura, manufactured by DR..
j. g. b. Slegert * sons
National Republican., 1887-05-12
charge of Assault Dismissed.

The case of George B, Matthews, charged
with assault with intent to kill g. W. II. FOr3
berg, was dismissed by Judge Smell yesterday.
Mr.. Lavender, It Is stated, will call United
states District Attorney Worhlngton's atIen-
tiOn 10 the case.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
United States Treasurer HYATT.

The President yesterday appointed James
W. Hyatt, Of Connecticut, to be treasurer
OF the United States, vice Conrad N. Jordan,
resigned. Mr.. Hyatt is at present national
bank examiner for Rhode Island and Con-
neCticut,
National Republican., 1887-05-12
Exhibits for Minneapolis.

A number of beautiful models of the new
cruisers and famous naval vessels are being
packed at the Navy Department for transpor-
l0tlOn 10 the MinneapOlls expOsItlOn.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
CITY ITEMS.

HowLAHD DESTAL ASSOCIATION, 211 Four
and-a-half street northwest, three doors north
of Pennsylvania avenue. L. z. Howlaud, NJ.
D.. @, II. Rowland, d. d. g., surgical operative
and mechanical dentists, Extractions, under
nitrous oxide, so cents each tooth, and only 80
cents extra for gas, whether one or a number
of teeth are extracted Mt the same sitting
Have administered nitrous oxide to over 1900
amalgam and white filings Inserted in the
best manner. All work warranted first class.
"AIDEREEY DAIRY WAGONS. Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliy-
cred in - pound "Ward" prints, at 10 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, 5 cents per ball;
buttermilk, cents per quart, and sweet milk
at cents per quart.
BERKELEY, a pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, "a per gallon, 81 a
quart, and 30 cents pint, % cents sample
National Republican., 1887-05-12
P0IS 0 N.
NIalarial Poison.

Gentlemen-I.ast August year ago QSS5)
my wife was attacked with malarial poison.
She was reduced to skeleton. She could not
cay snythhing;a sens her away from nome n.1 M
that she was confined to her bed nearly all the
time. At this juncture commenced treating
her with Swift's Specific. She began TO fm-
prove rapidly under this treatment and soon
She was free of all malarial troubles and her
appetite was completely restored. She only
took about one dozen bottles. So great Is her
almost raise the dead. myself know that the
effect OF s. s. 8. in her case was marvellous,
say miraculous. s. r. HARRIS.
Savannah, Ca, Jan. s, 1887,
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
Free From rheumatic Pain,

Free From Rheumatic Pain.
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
and my blood was out OF order. underwent
thorough course of s. s. s., taking twenty
six bottles. 1t cleansed my blood and built
me up, and when closed the course was free
from all rheumatic pain, Yours. 10.
JOE MANCINI.
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 10, 1857.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
National Republican., 1887-05-12
arain ana Provisions.

Following Is the range Of prices In the chicago
market, furnished by d. X. Plain d Co., st.. Cloud
Building, corner Of Ninth and + streets.